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Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Ballarat School of Mines Letter Concerning Horace W. Kinnersley, 19/02/1948
Typed letter from the Ballarat School of Mines concerning student Horace W. Kinnersleyhorace w. kinnersley, balalrat school of mines, results, exams -
Vision Australia
Plaque - Object, Commemorative plaque: Gordon Lavers
"Thjs collection of Braille Music was presented to the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales by Mrs Ruby Lavers in memory of her husband Gordon Lavers L.R.S.M., A.R.C.O. Director of Music of this Society from 1917 to 1961". Braille music requires a specialised understanding of both musical scores and music Braille notation. This collection materials would have been valuable addition to the Society, where blind musicians often had to learn pieces through memory due to the lack of musical scores transcribed.1 metal plaque attached to wooden boardroyal blind society of new south wales, gordon lavers, ruby lavers -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Legatee John Nelson Capp, 23/11/1961
Letter to Legatee J.N. (John Nelson) Capp from Melbourne Legacy President K.C. Clarke dated 23rd November, 1961 advising that Legatee Capp’s resignation as a Legatee had been refused by the Melbourne Legacy Board and he was instead transferred to the Reserve of Melbourne Legacy.Record of Legatee Capp’s service to Melbourne Legacy.White letterhead paper with blue and black type. Signature in ink. Letter glued to cardboard.nelson capp, membership -
Clunes Museum
Plaque - PRINTING PLATE, Image of Donald Cameron
METAL PRINTING PLATE WITH IMAGE OF DONALD CAMERONlocal history, documents, newspapers, publishing, cameron, donald -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Invitation - Pageant of Royalty Exhibition Building 1953, c. 1953
Invitation to his worship the Mayor of Portland and Mrs Thomas to a Pageant of Royalty at the Exhibition Building, Wed 3rd June 1953. Cream card, blue coat of arms and script, hand written names -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1947
Quinn CollectionTwo-page letter on unlined paper (0356.a1, 0356.a2) written 'at sea' dated 07/08/47 with blue 'Correo Aereo', stamped envelope (0356.b). 0356.a1 is double-sided, 0356.a2 single-sided.letters-from-abroad, quinn, ship 'm.i.ariston', 1947 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - correspondence, Correspondence Cencerning the Turning of the Sod at Mount Helen Campus, 1967, 1967
Correspondence from E.J. Barker from Willia Stephen M.L.A.concerning the turning of the sod at Mount Helen Campus.turning the sod, mount helen campus, e.j. barker, william stephen m.l.a. -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 12/08/1952
Allan is working with a photography firm.Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0902.a1) headed 8 Gloucester Walk, London W 8 and dated 12/08/52. Letter is written in blue ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. It is postmarked Paddington W 2. Return address is Allan Quinn, 8 Gloucester Walk, London W 8.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london 1952, vera south -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER of SYMPATHY, 4 Dec 1941
Letter of Sympathy sent to parents of Dental Surgeon "Mervyn Townsend" KIA on the sinking of HMAS SYDNEY by German Raider HSK Kormoran on 19/11/41 of WA Coast. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.Letter of Sympathy handwritten on blank green piece of notepaper. Writing in blue pen and dated 4th Dec 1941.Note at top: "As I do not know your address I am sending this to the Naval Board Melb, to be forwarded to you". Dated 4th Dec 1941 W.A. hmas sydney, ww2, hsk kormoran, mervyn clive townsend -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Flag - Pennant, 100th consecutive victory, Port Melburne Football Club, 3rd XVIII, 1951
Football pennant presented to Port Melbourne 3rd Eighteen on 100th consecutive victory July 7 1951.sport - australian rules football -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - PENNINGTON FAMILY
This file has folder A only awaiting checking -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, Correspondence on Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage Fund Letterhead, 1951, 1951
Two letters on Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage Fund Letterhead and a marketing brochure featuring the image of Adam Lindsay Gordon and his Cottage. Gift of the Keith Rash Estate, 1985adam lindsay gordon cottage fund, adam lindsay gordon cottage, adam lindsay gordon, william robertson, j. keith, alexander m. king, val lilley, ballarat botanical gardens, l -
Working Heritage Crown Land Collection
Plaque - Information sign, Victorian Horticultural Society Membership Sign
Membership sign for Horticultural Hall.A tin sign with a white background and black lettering. There is a red and yellow insignia at the top. Established 1859. RSV. The Victorian Horticultural Society. Meetings are held here on the 3rd Thursday in every month. Horticultural Library Available to Members. For Enquires of Membership & Floral Displays D. Moloney. 276 Canterbury Rd, Heathmont 3135. 7294713 horticultural hall -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 24/05/1950
Interesting historical note: the writer of the letter suggests a meeting with her friend Lord Sinha who will give Allan a tour of the Houses of Parliament and lunch. Lord Sinha is the son of Satyendra Prasanna Sinha, 1st Baron Sinha, the first (and only) Indian ever to be given the hereditary peerage and the first Indian member of the House of Lords. The peerage was created by Lloyd George in 1919.Quinn CollectionA single page of unlined blue paper folded in book form to give four pages of writing (0839.a). Letter is headed Oslo, Norway. The first half of the letter is dated 25.05.1950, the second half the 26.05.1950. Buff-coloured envelope (0839.b) is addressed to Allen Quinn Esq .M.S. Mongabarra, C/- Alex M. Petersen, 14 Meyr, Antwerp, Holland. Envelope bears one grey/blue Norwegian stamp. Post mark appears to be Gotenborg but is indistinct.Letter commences "My Dear Allen [sic],' and concludes "Love Vera".letters-from-abroad, quinn, lord sinha, vera south -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Flag - Royal Australian Navy used from March 1967 with rope and metal fittings, Australian White Ensign
Royal Australian Navy used from March 1967 with rope and metal fittings. Sewn flag (not printed)9504 -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - RMC Plaque, The Royal Military College Plaque
A plaque contains the metal RMC badge, the RMC badge contains "Royal Military College, Doctrine Vim Promote", the metal badge is on the light solid wood -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Transcript of letter from Mr H. Lee, 12/01/1938 12:00:00 AM
Letter from Mr H. lee to Mr Spreadborough dated 12 Jan 1938 detailing some of the early history of Christ Church, Mitcham.Letter from Mr H. lee to Mr Spreadborough dated 12 Jan 1938 detailing some of the early history of Christ Church, Mitcham.Letter from Mr H. lee to Mr Spreadborough dated 12 Jan 1938 detailing some of the early history of Christ Church, Mitcham.christ church anglican church, mitcham, lee, h -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 9/11/1950
Indicates a friendship at the time.Quinn CollectionA blue self-folding letter (0850.a) postmarked Melbourne and addressed to Allan is dated 9.11.50. The return address is 160 Head Street, Elsternwick, S4, Melbourne. Cost of the airletter is seven pence.Letter commences 'Hi Allan' and concludes 'Well that's all for now pal. Hope to hear from you soon. Bluey'.letters-from-abroad, quinn -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - 17th Battalion Royal NSW Regiment Plaque
17th Battalion Royal NSW Regiment plaque with the Royal NSW Regiment badge made in metal, the badge is fixed onto a dark hard wood -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Howitt Road, 32, Caulfield North, Fooks House
A copy of a one page typed letter from Ian Pausacker of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) to the Manager of the Planning Section of the City of Glen Eira, dated 08/02/2002, informing the Manager that Fooks House at 32 Howitt Road, Caulfield north has been classified by the National Trust.city of glen eira, fooks house, howitt road, caulfield north, heritage studies, the national trust of australia (victoria), historic buildings -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - Letter by Mrs James Fawthrop, Portland, to James Ward, 30/09/1853
Letter written by Mrs James Fawthrop from Portland on Sept. 30 1853 to her 15-year-old son James Ward, who was leaving for England as an apprentice seaman.|Displayed in glass bottle in History House for __ years.Hand-written letter in glass bottle. Letter written by Mrs James (Jane) Fawthrop from Portland on Sept. 30 1853 to her 15-year-old son James Ward, who was leaving for England as an apprentice seaman.Front: - Back: - -
Peterborough History Group
Letter - Statement regarding location of the old ferry call bell
When a ferry was the only way to cross the river, a bell was rung to call the ferryman. this letter explains that the bell was sold to raise funds for construction of the bridge. Mr W. B Cumming bought the bell and passed it to Mrs T. McKenzie. this statement was written and signed by Mrs W.B.Cumming and further states the expectation that a tower and belfry would be constructed, along with a plaque memorialising church members and Mr W.B Cumming.Significant because it specifies what happened to the Ferry call bell, which was very important when the ferry was the only way to cross the river. Photocopy of a statement by Mrs W. B Cumming explaining the history of the bellbells, ferry, curdies river, curdies river bridge, curdies river ferry, mr w.b. cumming, peterborough -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - From CoPP to Pat Grainger re problems following amalgamation, 1996
David Graham went from CEO of Port Melbourne to an executive position with City of Port Phillip. When he was temporarily in charge of the latter, Mrs Grainger approached him re a number of issues on the way Port Melbourne was being handledRe problems following amalgamation. (.01) - two page letter from David Graham, acting CEO of the new city of Port Phillip in response to complaints letter from Port resident Pat Grainger, 06.11.1996. (.02) - letter from Peter Fussell, Manager of Foreshore and Tourism, City of Port Phillip, as follow up to 2399.01Ink scribble at bottom of (.02)engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, built environment, parks and gardens, town clerks, pat grainger, peter fussel, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, david graham -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flag - MERCHANT NAVY ENSIGN, c.1939 - 1945
May have come from the Bendigo City Council offices.Australian Merchant Navy Red Ensign with rope binding & wooden peg.flags - maritime, merchant -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 15/07/1951
Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter (0879.a) headed Oslo and dated 15/07/51. The letter is written in green ink. It is addressed to Mrs K. Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda, Victoria Australia. The return address is Allan Quinn, C/- G.P.O. , Oslo, Norway. The Oslo postmark is barely legible.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, oslo, norway, alette andersen -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 13 April 1946
Single page, double sided letter (0331.A1) written in blue ink. Dated 13/04/46 from France and envelope (0331.B)allan charles quinn, france, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - BDSC, BDRSLINC REDEVELOPEMENT, C.1979, 1994, 2014
The Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club became the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc in the year 2000 hence the difference in the name titles on the plaques. Refer Cat No 8073PLight coloured timber frame with 3 plaques different colours, shapes and sizes. 1. Top plaque re the opening of the Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club in Havilah Road Bendigo on 19.12.1979. 2. Centre plaque re stage 2 re development of the above building on 18.12.1994. 3. Bottom plaque re the re development of the Bendigo District RSL Entertainment Complex on 27.7.2014.brsl, smirsl, bdsc, bdrslinc, plaques -
Canterbury History Group
Letter - Reference for Mr. N. Tourrier, 26/01/1942 12:00:00 AM
Original hand written reference for Mr. N. Tourrier from Lawson Bros. Grocers Pty Ltd dated 26 January 1942.canterbury, correspondence, tourrier> n., grocers, shops, documents, lawson bros grocers pty ltd -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, Royal Australian Regiment
Shield shape plaque made of timber that has been varnished red in colour. A large, gold coloured Royal Australian Regiment badge is affixed to the front of the plaque.rar, infantry, hat badge, plaque, army, wark vc club -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plaque - City of Port Melbourne Coat of Arms, 1960s
Large City of Port Melbourne circular plaque of the coat of arms, made of plaster of paris and painted blue, red and brown/goldlocal government - city of port melbourne